Dark Water at Bang Saen Beach Keeps Tourists Out
Seawater at Bang Saen Beach in Chon Buri has turned dark and murky, deterring swimmers and disappointing tourists who expected clear water. A local vendor attributes the discoloration to monsoon rains and sediment, expecting conditions to i
At 4 p.m. on September 3, a reporter visited Bang Saen Beach in Saen Suk subdistrict, Muang district, Chon Buri province, following reports that seawater in the area had turned dark and murky like muddy water, causing concern among tourists. Upon arrival, the reporter confirmed that seawater along the beach was noticeably dark and turbid, unusual from its normal state, while the beach atmosphere was relatively quiet with only a few visitors and very few swimming.
Ok, a 41-year-old tourist from Udon Thani province, explained that she had brought her family specifically to swim at Bang Saen Beach, but was shocked upon arrival to find the water dark and murky. Disappointed after traveling so far, she did not allow her children to enter the water due to concerns about skin irritation or health effects. She noted that four years ago, the same beach had clear, clean water, contrasting sharply with current conditions. Her family chose to relax on the beach instead of swimming.
Took, a 61-year-old vendor at Bang Saen Beach, attributed the dark water to the current monsoon season and heavy rainfall, speculating that freshwater and sediment flowing into the sea after rain are responsible. She believes the condition is temporary and water quality will return to normal within days. Based on her experience, she has not observed any skin irritation from contact with the water and encouraged tourists to visit as usual. The exact cause of the darkened water remains uncertain and awaits investigation by relevant authorities to confirm whether it stems from natural phenomena and to verify water quality and tourist safety.
